10/31/2011 Free Signing Video

This is my free signing video for October 31, 2011.  In this video I talk about my past Halloween experiences and

what I think of how to celebrate it. 

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October 24-30 Weekly Summary

This week, in class, we practiced current skills and learned new skills to continue in our growth and acquisition of ASL. 

Tuesday -October 25th:

      During this class we used the skill we had previously learned called "Free signing", and took it to the next level of accomplishment by changing the format.  This time, instead of all of us free signing at the same time, the class was divided into two groups.  The first group signed for 3 minutes while the second group watched, and then the roles were reversed.  After each session the group that was watching wrote their reaction for the whole class to discuss.  I think that using this skill in this new way will help us gain confidence about signing in front of other people and get used to expressing ourselves in ASL when we are nervous or outside our comfort zone.

     During this class we also learned a new skill called "Copy signing".  This skill is acted out by the entire class watching a video of someone signing and copying exactly what they see, to the best of their abilities.  The purpose of this exercise is to teach us new signs and let us take in how they should be used within a story or conversation.  The purpose is not to know everything that is happening or keep up entirely, but just to take it in and learn to watch and mimic. 

Thursday - October 27th:
     The first exercise in this class was another copy signing video.  This time the video was Professor Carl telling us a story about 2 of the Lego people, how they studied together at the library at the Lego University.  When the library was ready to close they flickered the lights and the Lego people left.  This video was MUCH easier to follow, and this time I was even able to understand what was being signed and still was able to keep up myself. 
     We also did a new exercise called "Grid Practice", that we actually did a bit of last year, but the way we did it in this class was much more helpful.  We broke up into groups and each of us took turns describing in sign the location of letters or numbers to the other students, who were reading the signs and placing the same letters or numbers in the correct boxes on the grid.  This exercise helps us learn to see from the signers perspective and understand directions when given in ASL. 

     I very much enjoyed this week in class.  At the beginning of the week I was very frustrated and discouraged, but after a very good talk with Erin and Professor Carl I feel MUCH better and have been excited and inspired to attend class and work on my homework. 
 

    

    

10/30/2011 Free Signing Video

This is my freesigning video for October 30th, 2011.  In this video I talk about a Halloween party I attended and the costumes My Fiance, myself and my best friend wore. 

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10/29/11 Free Signing Video

This is my free signing video for 10/29/11. 

This video is about the Human Development class I took today at

Clackamas Community College, called Managing Conflict. 

It was a great class; I highly recommend it!

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10/28/11 Free Signing Video

This is my freesigning video for 10/28/2011. 

Today I talk about a visit to the Portland Art Museum

with Jeny Riordan. :-)

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Mid-term Essay

The link below will take you to a copy of my

ASL 201 Mid-Term Essay. 

Thanks!

Click here to view! ---->Mid-Term Essay

10/27/11 Free Signing Video

This is my Free Signing Video for today.

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Paper Assignments - So Far This Term

Below are links to the assignments I've completed so

far this term. 

Each of them is a different version of deconstructing

the hand movements and

shapes involved in individual signs. 

Enjoy!

Click link to view --->My 10 Favorite Signs

Click link to view --->Unit 13 Review Words

Click link to view --->Unit 14 Review Words

10-26-11 Free Signing Video

This is my free signing video for 10/26/11.

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My Favorite CODA Comedian!

Last year I stumbled upon the videos of Keith Wann, who is a CODA Comedian.  CODA means Child of Deaf Adults, so that means his first language was ASL, but he is also hearing.  I LOVE watching his videos, and I laugh SO hard at his interpretations of songs especially.  I wanted to share his videos with people who read my blog because I'm SURE others will love him too.  

My Video below is me explaining this post in ASL.

Click the link to see his HILARIOUS youtube video!  -->Keith Wann - Ice Ice Baby Comedic Skit 

Click this link to see the equally funny video ---> Keith Wann - I Like Big Buts (spelling intentional)

Free Signing Video for 10/25/11

Here is my video for 10/25/11.

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Video 3: Green Eggs and Ham Story!

This video is of me telling the story of Green Eggs and Ham, written by Dr. Seuss. 

I have translated it into ASL to the best of my current abilities. 

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Video: My Educational History and Goals

Hello!

This video tells a bit about my educational history and goals. 

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Introduction Video!

This was the first video I created for my ASL201 class. It is a short introduction of myself and description of why I am taking ASL. Thanks for watching!

 

A Little About Me!

My name is Jennifer and I am a current student at Clackamas Community College.

This blog is devoted to the skills and techniques I am learning in my American Sign Language course.

Here you will find my thoughts, video's and coursework related to this class.

 

Thanks for visiting!